My Community Voice

My community voice news

Information for residents:

MBC and Kent police build processes that support residents. It’s important that the residents use the tools
available. This also ensures issues are recorded and safeguarding issues can be monitored.

My Community Voice is a two-way engagement tool set up by Kent Police for residents,
businesses and community groups in Kent and Medway. MCV will enable Kent Police to update
users with news, alerts, appeals, engagement events and general policing activities. Members of
the public can choose what information they receive from us and how they receive it – whether
that’s by email, text or voice mail. They can also share or reply to the messages they receive,
enabling improved two-way communication, information sharing and problem-solving
opportunities for the force.

Residents should be encouraged to report all crimes and ASB to the police. The easiest way to do this is online
www.kent.police.uk/ro/report/ or by calling 101. If an emergency 999.

Residents can also report anonymously via www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.

Also for young people www.fearless.org is a site where young people can access non-judgemental information and
advice about crime and criminality. It also allows them to report anonymously issues or concerns.

Nuisance and community issues: Report via www.maidstone.gov.uk 

British Transport Police- Safety on the Railway Network:

The free Railway Guardian app is an all-in-one safety app from the British Transport Police. The
app allows you to report crimes or concerns on the rail network, share your journeys with trusted
contacts, and get access to news, guides, or support.

 

2024 Summer Playscheme

Tickets will go on sale mid June – Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for updates.

2024 Poster pre sale pdf
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Parish Councillor – Notice of Vacancy

Become a Parish Councillor
!! Notice of vacancy !!

If you have ever considered becoming a Parish Councillor we’d like to hear from you!

Here in Bearsted we have 15 Councillors and run the following committees:

Planning – Providing recommendation to MBC on all applications within the Parish.
Comms – Local events such as the Playscheme, Fireworks and Market on the Green.
Finance and General Policy – Overseeing the Council finances and policies.
Environment – Maintaining and improving our open spaces and facilities.
Traffic and Transport – Working with the community and KCC highways to improve the safety of our roads.

Most committees meet 6 times per year. A full meeting of the Council is held once a month to discuss and agree actions from each committee. Regular meetings take place on Tuesdays at 7.30pm.

To find out more about the role of a Parish Councillor in Bearsted please get in touch. Email: admin@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk  Tel. No.: 01622 630165

Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review 2021-2038 Adoption

Adoption of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review

The Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review and associated Policies Map were adopted by the Council at its meeting on 20th March 2024.  The Local Plan Review provides a comprehensive planning framework for the borough for the period 2021 to 2038.

The Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review replaces the Maidstone Borough Local Plan (2017), however some of the adopted Local Plan 2017 policies are still relevant and have been retained.

With the adoption of the Local Plan Review, the Development Plan for the Borough now comprises;

  • Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review 2021-2038 (2024)
  • Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-30 as amended by Early Partial Review (2020)
  • Kent Mineral Sites Plan (2020)
  • North Loose Neighbourhood Plan 2015-2031 (2016)
  • Loose Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031 (2019)
  • Marden Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 (2020)
  • Staplehurst Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2031 (2020)
  • Lenham Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2031 (2021)
  • Boughton Monchelsea Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2031 (2021)
  • Otham Neighbourhood Plan 2020-2035 (2021)

Planning legislation requires that decisions on planning applications should be made in accordance with the Development Plan unless there are other, relevant planning reasons that mean an alternative decision should be made.  

You can view the adopted Local Plan Review, Policies Map, Adoption Statement, Final Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment) and Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement on the Council’s website here; https://localplan.maidstone.gov.uk/home/local-plan-review. The Adoption Statement can also be viewed below for your convenience.

The Local Plan Review, the Policies Map and the final Sustainability Appraisal will be made available at libraries and at Maidstone House. These can be viewed at the following times:

 

Location Address Opening times
Allington Library Castle Road, Maidstone ME16 0PR Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 09.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00-14:00); Thursday 14:00-17:00, Saturday 9.00 to 13.00
Bearsted Library Bearsted Rail Station, Ware Street, Bearsted ME14 4PH Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00-14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Wednesdays)
Coxheath Library Heath Road, Coxheath ME17 4EH Monday, Thursday & Friday 09.00 to 17.00 (Closed Midday – 13:00); Tuesday 14.00 – 17.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00
Headcorn Library Kings Road, Headcorn TN27 9QT Monday 14:00 – 17:00; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00
Kent History and Library Centre James Whatman Way, Maidstone ME14 1LQ Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 17.00
Lenham Library 11 The Square, Lenham ME17 2PQ Monday, Thursday 09.00 – 17.00; (Closed 13:00-14:00) Tuesday & Friday 09.00 to 14.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Wednesdays)
Madginford Library Egremont Road, Bearsted ME15 8LH Monday, Tuesday & Friday 09.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Wednesday 14.00 – 17.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Thursdays)
Marden Library High Street, Marden TN12 9DP Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Mondays)
Shepway Library 17 Northumberland Court, Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7LW Monday 14.00 to 17.00; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00) Friday 10.00 – 13.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00
Staplehurst Library The Parade, High Street, Staplehurst TN12 0LA Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 17.00 (Closed 13:00 – 14:00); Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Mondays)
Yalding Library Adin Coates House, High Street, Yalding ME18 6HU Monday 13.00 to 17.00; Tuesday 9.00 – 17.00 (Closed 13:00-14:00); Thursday, Friday 13.00 to 17.00; Saturday 09.00 to 13.00 (Closed Wednesdays)

Madginford Garden Waste Collection day change

We have been made aware for those who have Garden Waste Bin Collections, the collection day has been changed for Madginford residents.
 
Garden waste only will be collected on a Thursday, the day before your General Waste collection on the Friday.

ELECTION 2nd May 2024

This year on the 2nd of May, elections will take place for both the Borough Council and the Parish Council. Please see the attached for details. 

If you would like to stand for election as a Parish Councillor please contact the office for more information clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk 

MBC - Notice of Election 2024 - Parish only
MBC - Notice of Election 2024 - Wards only (002)

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